In furtherance of its objectives to build goodwill and peace throughout the world, four Rotary Clubs in District 9111, comprising those in Ota, Alakuko, Ijoko Premier, and Iju Springs in Ogun State, have joined forces to host a transformative seminar aimed at increasing membership and enhancing global peace.
The move which is part of celebration of Rotary International’s Membership and New Club Development Month was targeted at strengthening Rotary’s impact through strategic membership engagement.
Held in Ota, the seminar brought together Rotarians from the four clubs to explore strategies for growing membership, attracting new prospects and retaining existing members through meaningful experiences.
The event featured two distinguished speakers – District Governor Nominee (DGN) Samuel Ayetutu, who delivered a presentation titled, “From Interest to Induction: Turning Prospects into Committed Members”, where he emphasised the importance of nurturing interests and guiding potential members through a purposeful Rotary journey.
Assistant Governor Akinbobola Adedayo, who spoke on the topic, “Retain to Sustain: Building Meaningful Member Experiences,” highlighted the critical role of engagement and value creation in sustaining club membership.
The seminar was presided over by Rotarian Charles Umukoro, president, Rotary Club of Ota; Rotarian Oludare Oyegbola, president, Rotary Club of Alakuko; Rotarian Olayide Ogundele, president, Rotary Club of Ijoko Premier and Rotarian Abiodun Ademefun, president, Rotary Club of Iju Springs.